Gambit

Gambit is dedicated to fostering a workplace that prioritizes honesty, trust, respect, and collaboration, while also focusing on community engagement and enjoyment. The inaugural issue of Gambit was released forty-two years ago. Today, it reaches over 300 locations across the metro New Orleans area every week. As a locally-owned publication, it stands out as one of the most successful weekly newspapers in the nation, having earned many awards each year for its editorial and design excellence.

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Marika Vida talks about Southern Hemisphere wines and more at NOWFE on June 11-15

1 day ago | nola.com | Will Coviello

Marika Vida was a sommelier for 13 years at Ritz-Carlton hotels in New York and Pennsylvania, where she now lives. She also has been a wine buyer and consultant, and doing wine education seminars is one of the things she likes most. Last year, she did a tasting seminar on French wines at the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience. This year, she returns to NOWFE (June 11-15) to lead a tasting of wines from Southern Hemisphere producers including Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
Louisiana's House passed an anti-DEI bill after racially charged debate. Then it stalled.

1 day ago | nola.com | Tyler Bridges

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New food and beverage operator taking over at Caesars Superdome, Smoothie King Center

1 day ago | nola.com | Stephanie Riegel

Sodexo Live, the global hospitality company that has provided food and beverage services at Caesars Superdome and the Smoothie King Center for decades, is being replaced by a new vendor beginning next month. The Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District, which oversees the two facilities on behalf of the state, confirmed Thursday that it has notified Sodexo that its contract is not being renewed.
A Tangipahoa Parish prisoner walked off work site, sheriff says. Here's what to know.

2 days ago | nola.com | Bob Warren

A work-release prisoner in Tangipahoa Parish walked off a job site Thursday, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were searching for Donald Ray Wilson, 42, the Sheriff's Office said in a news release. Wilson, who is from the Tickfaw area, is serving time for a parole violation as a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, authorities said.
Inside the battle over prescription drug prices and pharmacies in the Louisiana Legislature

2 days ago | nola.com | Tyler Bridges

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'Drawn to the river': An Old Gretna penthouse lets couple live a luxe lifestyle on the Mississippi

2 days ago | nola.com | Jyl Benson

The river has kept drawing them back. JoAnn and Joe Toomy moved to a penthouse condominium on the Old Gretna riverfront three years ago, after spending 14 years in a penthouse condominium on the Algiers Riverfront. Now they will never leave. “My next home will be a marble mausoleum,” said JoAnn Toomy. “I’m not going anywhere.”“My father moved us here from Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1950 to take a job operating a molasses terminal on the Mississippi River," said Joseph Toomy.
Louisiana's campaign finance laws could soon get an overhaul. Here's what could change.

2 days ago | nola.com | Alyse Pfeil

The Louisiana Legislature could soon overhaul campaign finance laws for public officials, setting up new rules for political committees, raising the limit for which contributions have to be reported, and setting stricter rules for when campaign finance violations can be investigated. Supporters say the legislation will “modernize” Louisiana’s Campaign Finance Disclosure Act so that it more closely aligns with federal rules.
Louisiana may finally buy new voting machines after Legislature approves new bidding process

2 days ago | nola.com | Alyse Pfeil

Louisiana may finally be on track to replace its decades-old voting machines, after years of controversies over how to do so. The Louisiana Legislature gave the Secretary of State the green light to use a new bidding process to pick a company that will replace the more than 10,000 machines that officials say are increasingly difficult to keep functioning.
Derek Carr says he didn't want to 'take the Saints money' in decision to retire from NFL

3 days ago | nola.com | Rashad Milligan

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FEMA Hurricane Season Cartoon

3 days ago | nola.com | Walt Handelsman

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